1. Consider the following statements about the Whitley Award and conservation efforts:
1. Parveen Shaikh received the Whitley Award 2026 (often called the "Green Oscars") for Indian skimmer conservation.
2. The skimmer population in the Chambal region increased from around 400 in 2017 to nearly 1,000 by 2025 through community-led monitoring.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2. Consider the following statements about Ru-Soam bridges:
1. Ru-Soam bridges are cane bridges built by the Lepcha community in Sikkim.
2. 'Ru' means cane/rattan and 'Soam' means bridge in the Lepcha language.
3. The bridges can be up to 50 metres long and only one person can cross at a time.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

3. IIM Bengaluru is ranked _____ globally in the QS Executive MBA Rankings 2026.

4. Consider the following statements:
1. INS Mahendragiri is the fourth stealth frigate under Project 17A.
2. INS Mahendragiri is named after a mountain peak in Odisha.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

5. Karnataka's Centre of Excellence for Space Technology has been established in collaboration with:

6. Karnataka's digital grievance system for gig workers has been developed by:

7. India's first barrier-free toll plaza is located on which highway?

8. Consider the following statements:
1. India has been placed on the Watch List by the USTR in 2026.
2. The USTR Special 301 Report assesses intellectual property rights protection among US trading partners.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

9. Consider the following statements:
1. The theme for World Laughter Day 2026 is "World Peace through Laughter".
2. World Laughter Day 2026 will be celebrated on May 2, 2026.
3. World Laughter Day was founded by Madan Kataria.
4. World Laughter Day was first celebrated in Mumbai.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

10. Consider the following statements about World Press Freedom Day 2026:
1. World Press Freedom Day is observed on May 3, commemorating the Windhoek Declaration (1991).
2. The 2026 conference will be hosted in Lusaka with the theme "Shaping a Future at Peace".
3. The day was established by UNESCO in 1985.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?